Grace Scholars Program

A scholarship to exceptional leaders in Milwaukee

The Grace Scholars Program, generously funded by the Burke Foundation, covers 85 percent of tuition for four years for incoming freshmen from the city of Milwaukee who demonstrate leadership skills and have financial need. The program provides young women leaders with academic, personal, and financial
support as they create their future and fulfill their dreams at Mount Mary University.
Each year, only 30 students are selected to be part of the program.

Community organizations you know support our students

In support of our continued partnerships with community-based organizations in Milwaukee,
the following organizations will receive one guaranteed spot within the 19-20 Grace Scholars Program (student must be enrolled in pre-college
program and/or high school, meet Grace Scholars selection requirements, and be accepted
to the University to qualify). Final decisions are determined by the Grace Scholars
Program Director. Organizations include: Boys and Girls Club, Carmen High School,
College Possible, Cristo Rey High School, Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, Milwaukee
Academy of Science, Notre Dame School of Milwaukee Graduate Support Program, PEARLS
for Teen Girls, and St. Joan Antida High School.

Benefits of Being a Grace Scholar

The Grace Scholars award, in conjunction with federal and state financial aid, covers 85 percent of tuition annually for up to four years.

Grace Scholars are encouraged to live on campus in Caroline Hall. To make this possible,
Mount Mary offers Grace Scholars a generous Residential Grant if they choose to live
on campus.

Grace Scholars attend a six-week Summer Bridge Program before their first semester at Mount Mary. This program helps students develop skills
for success in and outside of the classroom, and helps them transition to college.
Students will earn up to 4 college credits during the Summer Bridge Program.

How to Apply for the Grace Scholars Program

Priority Deadline: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 (4:30 p.m.)

1. Apply to Mount Mary and be accepted for the 2019-2020 academic year.

2. Online Application: Eligible applicants should complete the online application, provided through a link
included in their invitation to apply. Any student who is eligible for the Grace scholarship
will be sent this invitation through mail and email after they have been accepted
to Mount Mary.

3. Submit a brief statement (approximately one page) addressing the following two questions:

What in your life has made you strong?

How have you significantly influenced others, helped resolve disputes, contributed to group efforts or in some other way demonstrated
that you are a leader? Give specific examples of your leadership experience.

Each applicant must file the 2019-2020 FAFSA by the application deadline to be considered
for the program. Students are encouraged to file their FAFSA beginning October 1,
2018. Mount Mary University's priority deadline is December 1, 2018.

5. Complete an on-campus interview. As part of the application process, select finalists will be invited to an on-campus
interview for one of the 30 Grace Scholarships. Applicants to the Grace Scholars Program
must be accepted to Mount Mary University at least two weeks prior to the interview
date.

Contact the Admission Office with Questions

Contact your admission counselor or the Mount Mary University Admission Office with any questions regarding the Grace
Scholars Program.

The Grace Scholars program has given me a new meaning to family. For strangers to
come together over the summer and support each other consistently throughout our college
career is very satisfying. The Grace Scholars program always makes sure I feel like
I am not alone.